@Chris *******

Try this FB site for up to date info?

@Chris *******

Oui, cela peut être un problème et très frustrant. Pouvez-vous obtenir une réponse de l'Ambassade de Thaïlande à Paris? Je sais que l'ambassade de Thaïlande à Bangkok est très douée pour répondre aux questions. Comme vous le savez, la situation ici change souvent. Le premier novembre, des mesures de non-quarantaine sont prévues. Mais ce n'est pas pour tous les pays et pas encore officiellement publié par la Royal Gazette. J'espère que ça aide?

SVP...consultez les conditions de voyage de l'ambassade de Thaïlande au Vietnam pour le meilleur résultat. Bonne chance.

Sorry for your loss Michael. But happy that you have taken to touring to help your grieving.

Aircon is easy to fix if it's just a re-gas.

"PTT Fit" have a Aircon clean and regas service. Many branches over Thailand.

Tyres become brittle with age due to UV.

Order replacement tyres for you car; "Deestone" is a good budget brand made here in Thailand. (Tyres have an approximate life of 5 years).

Have all the fluids changed on the car. Oil, brake fluid, Gearbox, radiator, power steering etc to give you the best chance of a preventable breakdown. Check whether your engine has cam-belt it chain. Easily researchable on the internet.

Replace cam-belt and water pump if old.

Replace the ancillary drive belts also.

Have alternator tested for output and change battery as they get killed in the humidity here.

I've always "first paraded" my vehicles. The only issue I've ever had since 1988 was an expansion tank coolant hose spring a pin- hole leak whilst touring Europe. I recall it cost me less than £5.00 to fix at a French auto shop!

Stay safe on the roads.

@Natcha *********

Was just asking for the record.🙂

@James *******

Can one still go to the US on a 90 day visa. Marry your partner during your stay and then have all the the rights to work etc?

Best to research advice on the French Gouv. Website regarding citizenship status, passport, visa entry requirements for Thailand as an infant citizen of France.

Contact your local immigration office as it sometimes differed from province to province. It shouldn't but it does. Download the "latest" income requirements from the people who are going to process your application. That way all should be fine.

Wyn...do you have motorcycle training what so ever?

The simple answer is your IDP is only valid for 90 days driving / riding in Thailand. During this period it is expected you will have applied for you temporary licences if you want to continue driving or riding here. Otherwise you are driving / riding otherwise in accordance with a licence, no insurance etc. It is very simple for the RTP at a roadside check to determine your arrival in Thailand from your TM6 and Visa stamp in your passport. If you want to run that risk then it is up to you. Thai road safety is a real issue currently...why would you want to contribute to it riding a motorcycle illegally. Your choice...good luck to you. On the positive side you can still buy the 250cc machine if you really want to.

@Paul *******

I see it's about registering the bike? You've done the hard part already. Stay shiny side up and always wear your skid lid. Ride safe.